Overview

• The president hosted the 21-year-old Israeli American at 3 p.m. ET, two years after the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
• Alexander spent 584 days in Hamas captivity before his May release and has been described as the last surviving U.S. hostage.
• The administration's 20-point proposal seeks the return of all hostages within 72 hours of a deal, an Israeli troop withdrawal, and Hamas disarmament.
• Negotiators including Jared Kushner and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff are in Egypt for talks, as Hamas signaled readiness to enter mediated negotiations.
• News reports estimate roughly 48–50 people remain in Gaza, with about 20 believed to be alive.